Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

France and England get their Six Nations Championship campaigns underway when the sides clash at the Stade de France. France ended last years championship in fourth position, while England finished as runners up to grand slam winners Wales. When these sides met, England ran out emphatic 44-8 winners. France were knocked out of the recent 2019 Rugby World Cup in the quarter-finals by Wales, while England hearts were broken as they ended the tournament as runners up, going down to the Springboks in the final.

A big blow for France ahead of Le Crunch with Damian Penaud withdrawing from the clash due to injury.

Vincent Rattez comes in for his first test start with former France u20 captain Arthur Vincent in line for his debut from the bench